Meet the fleet for Operation Divine Wind

Most Interesting Fact: In Norway, was built originally as a whaling vessel and did so until 1962 Other Former Jobs: Has also operated as a Norwegian Coast Guard vessel (submarine seeker), fuel resupply vessel, and conducted paid Arctic wildlife tours Former Name: Polaris Current Name: Bob Barker – named after its benefactor – American television personality, icon, and animal lover Bob Barker First Sea Shepherd Expedition: Departed December 18, 2009, from Mauritius, Africa, for the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary and “Operation Waltzing Matilda” Next Mission: Operation No Compromise – Captain Alex Cornelissen